After more than 50 years, DC Streetcar is back to provide District residents and visitors another transportation option designed to connect our District neighborhoods. Checkout our FAQs for quick answers and stay informed with Resources such as videos, studies and future plans.

The existing H/Benning Line is just the first segment of the DC Streetcar system. Mayor Muriel Bowser has committed to expanding the H/Benning line east (Benning Extension) and west (Union Station to Georgetown). These pages contain planning and public involvement information for both those lines, including other lines that have been studied.

New Douglass Bridge could be best bike bridge in DC

DDOT’s plans for the Frederick Douglass Bridge. According to the piece, “There was no mention of or drawing showing a bike trail along the old Shepherd Branch rail line…though I did notice they were planning to buy the ROW under I-295, but that is likely for the streetcar.” This article was also cross posted at the Wash Cycle.